cvt, thanks, we’re definitely walking—and I’ll be working on that condo for a long time because it needs a boatload of work. You’re welcome to come see the before product.

cvt

02-24-2018 11:28 AM

I haven't been on PT for over a week and just found your post with the pictures. OMG! Congratulations on the sale of your house and on the new condo. That is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so excited for you, and also for me, since I'll be getting a new walking buddy. I can't wait to see your place IRL.

ZipLine

02-17-2018 06:37 AM

It sure has a million dollar view! That master is beautiful. I think the sellers should leave that couch and ottoman for you!

Since you don’t like yard work a condo is perfect and it looks like you have access to a porch via a couple sliding doors so having some fresh air and outdoor space is really a nice feature.

Quote:

street has the same name as our daughter

You were meant to find your lovely new home!

Ruby tunes

02-16-2018 09:57 PM

Congrats on your quick house sale and your fabulous new condo!! What a fantastic view!!!!!!!!

amiga13

02-16-2018 07:32 PM

More answers:

My daughter and her husband (who I adore) live 30 minutes away from the new condo. They already put my lucky numbers as a code in their keypad lock. And when I called with the good news, she said, “Fabulous, now you can take care of darlingdog when we go to Europe in June.”

I’m moving toward the end of March.

I don’t think of the condo as an upgrade. I love my house, really love it. But it’s way too big for 1 person and has a huge yard (and I hate yard work). My husband and I had intended to move to San Diego when I retired, but he got sick. I know he is smiling about the view and that the street has the same name as our daughter. I think of the condo as the next step in my journey.

readbooks

02-16-2018 06:25 PM

Oh amiga I can just imagine the wonderful walks you'll be taking along that beautiful costal beach. You deserve some relaxing days ahead.Do you have family In the direction you're headed?

learnforever

02-16-2018 10:57 AM

Check out the blog “Southern Hospitality”. Rhonda redid her kitchen (using IKEA cabinets) in her first house and updated bathrooms too. Her journey of “starting over” is really sweet. I love following her newest projects in house number two even though they are with a southern traditional style. Being by the beach will bring you lots of inspiration! So happy for you Amiga!

amiga13

02-16-2018 05:09 AM

Thank you all for sharing my joy. To answer the question about what it needs, besides paint...The kitchen is the original 1970 room. I am going to live with it and figure out my own needs then (fingers crossed) have it gutted and redone. And the master bath is terrible: I think they tried to revamp a little and just made it worse—the toilet is in a step-up alcove (I’ll probably break my toes when I get up in the middle of the night to go). Since I’m paying less for the condo than I got for this house, I’m hoping to have enough money “leftover” to do the work.

The second bathroom has been redone and is darling.

Thanks again! And here’s the master bedroom. It’s next to the living room and shares the view. Wouldn’t it be nice if the owners “forgot” that white leather chair/ottoman and left them for me?

Beach Glass

02-15-2018 08:57 PM

Besides "Hooray for You!", what kind of work does it need?

Coopsgrammy

02-15-2018 08:48 PM

So excited for you! Keep posting pictures of the progress.

Daydreamr

02-15-2018 06:47 PM

Congratulations! So exciting!

3togo

02-15-2018 06:02 PM

La Jolla is beautiful. My brother-in-law and his wife have a condo there. I love it!

Faith508

02-15-2018 12:50 PM

It has a gorgeous view! Congratulations!

readbooks

02-15-2018 12:47 PM

Fantastic! So happy for you amiga. When do you move?

learnforever

02-15-2018 07:42 AM

Just wonderful news for you Amiga! You will love living in beautiful La Jolla! Congratulations and welcome to sunny So Cal!

readbks2

02-15-2018 06:35 AM

Two congratulations! That view - to think you'll be waking up to that every day! That would be a vacation for me!

travelingfar

02-15-2018 01:32 AM

Congratulations on the house sale! Your new condo looks lovely. La Jolla is a beautiful place, and I know you'll enjoy living there.

Cat woman

02-14-2018 08:33 PM

Others beat me to it—-what a view!!! Congratulations. It seems like things are falling into place quite nicely

BioAdoptMom3

02-14-2018 07:58 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! That's beautiful!

Nancy

wildflowerz

02-14-2018 05:07 PM

What an exciting time! Congratulations!

Renea

02-14-2018 02:43 PM

You are an inspiration to so many of us! The new condo is lovely and worth all of the stress you've encountered. I'm so happy for you!

tchrfeature

02-14-2018 10:15 AM

What an upgrade! I can really see why you made the move. You will enjoy that view every minute. Congratulations! It’s so beautiful😍!

teachwonder

02-14-2018 09:54 AM

That condo is beyond incredible. What a fantastic view!! And congratulations on selling your house. When do you move?

PoohBear

02-14-2018 09:43 AM

As the always say, the only thing you can’t change about a place is the location. Having to update it worth it when you have that view (and after getting your house ready to sell, you’re a pro at it now )

goazcats

02-14-2018 08:25 AM

Wow, Amiga! What a view! So happy for you.

JanetL

02-14-2018 08:24 AM

Congratulations on all your hard work! Your condo looks heavenly!

connieg

02-14-2018 08:16 AM

Wow, amiga! That is a fantastic condo! We will all look forward to visiting you!

ZipLine

02-14-2018 07:41 AM

Congratulations, Amiga! Everything fell right into place! I am truly happy for you!

Firefly_7777

02-14-2018 07:17 AM

Congratulations! Your new place looks absolutely fantastic! What a joy to see that view every day! I am so happy for you...

amiga13

02-14-2018 07:04 AM

My offer on a condo in La Jolla (500 miles away) was countered and I accepted the counter. It needs a ton of work—I bought the view.

amiga13

02-14-2018 07:01 AM

I posted this in the Lounge, too, but I want to make sure my friends and kindred spirits here see it.